Led by visual artist Liz Ellis and Suzy Willson, Artistic Director of the Clod Ensemble

Mondays 19 October 2009 – 23 November 2009, 18.45–20.15

Physical Thinking is back by popular demand!

After the crowds have gone home, discover modern and contemporary art through movement, performance and visual arts activities. Explore a range of exciting art including works by the Surrealists, the new Energy and Process display and cutting edge contemporary practice whilst stretching your ideas and your body.

This gentle course encourages participants to respond to the Tate collection through a series of structured exercises. Drawing on the teaching of the late French theatre teacher Jacques Lecoq and his idea that 'everything moves', we will examine the movement dynamics in selected artworks, investigating colour, light, rhythm, space and landscape and explore how embodying these dynamics can enrich our understanding and appreciation of the work. The course will culminate in creating a piece of performance in the Turbine Hall inspired by Miroslaw Balka's new installation.

No previous experience is needed and adults of all shapes are most welcome.

Tate Modern  Level 7 East Room
£110 (£90 concessions), booking recommended
Price includes drinks afterwards

  

Clod Ensemble creates performance projects, workshops and events across the UK and internationally led by Suzy Willson and Paul Clark. Recent projects include Red Ladies (ICA, Serralves Museum, Portugal), Must - a collaboration with legendary New York performance artist Peggy Shaw (Wellcome Collection), Under Glass (winner of Total Theatre Award for Visual Theatre, Sadlers Wells off site) and the ongoing project Performing Medicine (winner of 2007 Times Higher Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts). 

Liz Ellis's visual arts practice crosses a range of media and sites, including collaborative and participatory events . Most recently she has been leading walks which explore the politics of water, both locally and internationally.